There were lots of exciting milestones last month!
To start, dirt is moving on the next phase of Trinity Forest Spine Trail. Below is drone footage of the new piers for the one-mile bridge parallel to US-175 with Downtown in the distance.
With TxDOT leading construction, this portion of the trail is a one-mile elevated bridge, ensuring a safe and flood-proof trail experience for Pleasant Grove residents. Combined with a new Lake June Road bridge featuring bike lanes and wide sidewalks, neighbors can look forward to heightened connectivity and safety within the community.
This phase of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail is projected to be completed by Spring of 2026!
Discovery Gateway
Construction was just awarded for our Discovery Gateway project, passing unanimously at Dallas City Council last Wednesday!
Discovery Gateway is forging the connection between the Trinity Strand and Skyline Trails, and will set a precedent for safer streets. The design will replace a car lane in each direction of the Sylvan Avenue bridge with a protected trail for pedestrians and bike riders to travel between West Dallas, the Design District, and the Trinity River – including the Fort Worth to Dallas Discovery Trail. Passing through five cities, this 76-mile trail will connect into Dallas proper at the Discovery Gateway.
The safety of people, both on the trails and in cars, is our top priority and we are excited about once again expanding best design practices in Dallas.
We look forward to sending an invitation regarding a groundbreaking in the future!
Mural Completion
In other big news – the work has wrapped on our massive mural along the Hi Line Connector…and we couldn’t be more in awe of the completed result! We’re so excited to be activating Dallas trails with public art and to bring this one-of-a-kind, collaborative mural to our city. The artwork incorporates Dallas architecture, figures, landmarks, native plants and animals – and tells the story of our city’s diversity by connecting communities and showcasing the people who move through them.
This final section is on the DART/TRE overpass next to I-35E. We would like to extend a big thank you to DART for its partnership in getting this beautiful, engaging mural painted on an overpass for the first time in Dallas! It is a huge part of the placemaking for the Hi Line Connector.
We are thrilled to be bringing more color, beauty and trail connection to Dallas. You can now move seamlessly from the Katy Trail, to the Hi Line Connector, to the Trinity Strand Trail…and soak in some amazing artwork on your way! No matter how you use the trails, we love knowing that your route has become that much brighter.
Stay tuned for more updates!
As always, we sincerely appreciate your support.
See you on the trails,
Philip Hiatt Haigh
Executive Director
The Loop Dallas
